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Sheriff Lafayette discussed progress after ice storm

Tuesday, March 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The snow and ice storm that hit Pine Bluff and Jefferson County in February caused significant problems to the adult jail and juvenile detention centers due to low water pressure. On Tuesday, Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., talked to Deltaplex News and... Read More.

Dermott man killed in Monday accident

Tuesday, March 16 by Ray King

A Dermott man was killed in a one-vehicle traffic accident in Arkansas County Monday. According to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, Louis L. Proby, 49, was southbound on Highway 165 north of Gillett near D.A. Richter Lane when he lost control of... Read More.

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Lincoln County Judge discussed economy in county

Tuesday, March 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest on Tuesday described the economy of his county as “not too bad.” Earnest went on to tell Deltaplex News about some of the contributors to that economy and tax base. He said the county has had difficulty keeping employees... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council vote authorized agreement for downtown housing developments

Tuesday, March 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King By a vote of 6-2, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday night authorized Mayor Shirley Washington to enter into a development agreement with the P3 group for housing in the downtown area and for the hotel attached to the convention center,... Read More.

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PB City Council votes to build downtown housing and hotel attached to Convention Center

Tuesday, March 16 by Greg

By Ray King After lengthy debate Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council voted to authorize Mayor Shirley Washington to enter into development contracts with the P3 group regarding downtown housing and the hotel attached to the Pine Bluff Convention Center. As he has with anything... Read More.

covid cases drop; legislature expands authority

Monday, March 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ active coronavirus virus cases on Monday dropped to their lowest point since June as lawmakers expanded their ability to end the emergency declared because of the pandemic. The Department of Health said the state’s active virus cases, ones that... Read More.

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Police say two suspects fired shots at casino security

Monday, March 15 by Ray King

Police said Monday interviews and substantial evidence has linked two of the five men initially sought for a shooting on the parking lot of the Saracen Casino Thursday night to the incident. The evidence indicated Tirek Langel, 22, and Brandon Burnett, 27, fired shots at... Read More.

Cleveland County School District campaigning for millage increase

Monday, March 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King The Cleveland County School District will soon begin a campaign asking voters to approve a millage increase on May 18. Superintendent Craig Duprey told Deltaplex News on Monday the district will be seeking a five-mill increase which will bring in $8.75 million in... Read More.

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Thomas in custody for murder

Monday, March 15 by Greg

Robert Thomas is in custody for the murder of Edson Jones. He is at the detective office being interviewed at this time. He will be booked into the Jefferson County Jail for 1st-degree Murder after he is interviewed.

Traffic stop by police Friday resulted in the arrest of two men

Monday, March 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A traffic stop by police Friday resulted in the arrest of two men on drug and weapons charges. Chaderious Avery, 24, and Martell Martin, 22, were taken into custody after Pine Bluff Police Detective Charles Clark and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Sgt. Courtney Kelly... Read More.

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Murder suspect from Saturday now in custody

Sunday, March 14 by Greg

Update: Police reported Monday that Robert Moore Thomas, who was being sought in the shooting death of Edson Jones on Saturday is now in custody. Thomas was being interviewed by Detectives Monday morning and then will be taken to the adult detention center where he will... Read More.

State COVID deaths increase by 18

Sunday, March 14 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An additional 18 deaths due to the illness caused by the coronavirus were reported Saturday by the Arkansas Department of Health, in addition to 314 more confirmed or suspected virus cases in the state. There have been 326,813 confirmed or... Read More.

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